January 19
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents Domicile Conjugal.
Filmothèque, Paris
January 22
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents La Condition.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
January 25
French movies with English subtitles
Lost in Frenchlation presents L’Étranger.
Luminor Hôtel de Ville, Paris
January 21-25
Literature live
The theme of this year’s Nuits de la Lecture, with readings set to music and other events, is villes et campagnes (city and countryside).
Various locations, France & online around the world
January 24-25
Architectures vivantes
The Musée d’Orsay kicks off the celebration of its 40th anniversary year with an immersive show, Quelques Secondes d’Éternité.
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
January 25
Vintage vehicles
Over 800 retro cars and motorbikes take to the streets of Paris for the winter version of Traversée de Paris, beginning at the Château de Vincennes.
Paris
January 23-25
French music a-go-go
Radio France has programmed concerts, DJ sets and more to celebrate French music for the Hyper Weekend Festival.
Radio France, Paris
January 24-26
Art fair
Art 3FR is a gathering of 250 artists showing 3,500 works. Click here for two free tickets.
Porte de Versailles, Paris
January 21-27
Cheap films
During the Festival Cinéma Télérama, you can see a selection of last year’s best films for only €4 each with the pass available in Télérama magazine or on the Télérama website.
Various cinemas, all over France
Through January 31, 2026
Dance festival
The Fondation EDFs Dans(e) la Lumière festival presents dance performances and art exhibitions inspired by light.
Fondation EDF, Paris & Île de France
January 28-February 1
Classic cars
Classic and unusual cars are on show, with all the biggest manufacturers present at Rétromobile.
Paris Expo, Porte de Versaillles, Paris
January 7-February 3
Bargain hunting
The official government-sanctioned winter retail sales period.
Paris & most of France
February 18-19
Choose science
The slogan of the Paris-Saclay Summit, which brings together Nobel Prize winners and leading scientists from around the world, is “Stop talking, start acting: choose science!” Topics range from AI to ion beams. Click here to sign up for free.
EDF Lab Paris-Saclay, Palaiseau
January 19-February 20
Dance festival
Performances by dancers of all ages, professional and amateur, all over Paris and its suburbs for Faits d’Hiver.
Various venues, Paris & suburbs
February 18-22
Literary festival
Festival Effractions brings together 40 writers to discuss the relationship between fiction and reality.
Various venues, Paris
Through March 8
Light in the darkness
Light Cycles immerses visitors in magical light shows amid the shadows of the park.